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ADB and Fastboot tools in Linux (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 days ago by aprehendedmerlin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

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Hi guys, wanted to know what is the replacement for adb and Fastboot tools to gain shell access to Android devices in Linux?

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[–] CoyoteFacts@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Generally, when you use apt you're installing from your distro maintainer's software repository (aka Linux Mint), who will have personally vetted and compiled the software available. This is usually the best and most seamless option as it will continually update itself along with the rest of your system, but the software version from the repo may lag behind compared to the latest releases directly from Google. If you grab it manually from Google, it will be the latest version available, but it will be your responsibility to keep it updated.

[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 days ago

Just a nitpick: the version will let behind in all Debian-based distros, there's no "may" about it. Any software that is still receiving regular updates will have a much older version in the distros' apt repositories, often even several years old. It might still be fine - apt is a good example, the old version can almost definitely do everything you need - but it's important to be aware of this.

[–] aprehendedmerlin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago

Thank you. I got it